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AMERICA TODAY INSTRUMENTS OF POWER.

Authors :
R. R. G.
Source :
Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin. Winter2015, Vol. 72 Issue 3, p20-25. 6p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses the 1930-1931 mural painting "America Today," by Thomas Hart Benton. Particular focus is given to the mural's panel "Instruments of Power." Additional topics discussed include how the artwork depicted modern sources of energy, Benton's 1927 painting "Bootleggers," and insights on Benton's artistic techniques.

Subjects

Subjects :
*AMERICAN mural painting & decoration
*20TH century mural painting & decoration
*THEMES in art
*ART techniques

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00261521
Volume :
72
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
101219335

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